by Jon Schlackman | Jul 24, 2026 | Blog, Board Members, State Law
As we mentioned a few months ago, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have issued new requirements that affect community association boards and their 2027 budgets. Notably, for loan applications dated on or after January 4, 2027, the minimum annual reserve contribution will...
by Jon Schlackman | May 13, 2026 | Blog, Board Members, State Law
A recent case out of Florida highlights the critical importance of financial oversight for all community associations. Following a 2022 investigation sparked by resident concerns over declining reserve funds and undocumented spending, it was discovered that a board...
by Jon Schlackman | Mar 4, 2026 | Uncategorized, Blog, Litigation, State Law
This month, our firm successfully recouped several years of past due common charges pursuant to RPAPL §1308(4)(k), otherwise known as the Zombie Law. A condominium unit located within an HOA had been vacant since the owners died. Pursuant to this law, our firm put...
by Jon Schlackman | Jan 15, 2026 | Blog, Condominium, State Law
On October 16, 2025, New York State passed amendments to the Real Property Law and Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law, significantly changing foreclosure actions for condominiums and homeowners associations. Condominiums and homeowners Condominiums and...
by Jon Schlackman | Nov 4, 2025 | Blog, State Law
Emotional support animals are always a hot topic in community associations. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s guidelines require housing providers to waive pet fees for people who have emotional support animals. As a result, many Boards...
by robschlackman@gmail.com | Mar 14, 2025 | Blog, Boards, Litigation, State Law
A Queens Coop, governing pursuant to a staggered election process, did not hold elections during the Covid-19 Pandemic (2020-2022). Two shareholders brought an action contesting the 2023 election. What the shareholders alleged Those shareholders alleged that since...
